Château-Bolaire Bordeaux Superieur Rouge 2019
- wa90-92
- jd89+
- ws86
Category | Red Blend |
Varietals | |
Brand | Château-Bolaire |
Origin | France, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur |
Alcohol/vol | 14% |
Wine Advocate
- wa90-92
Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 Bolaire (usually around 50% Petit Verdot and 50% Merlot) has a spectacular note of crushed black and red cherries, warm plums and violets with hints of chocolate box, eucalyptus and Sichuan pepper plus a waft of cinnamon toast. The medium to full-bodied palate is chock-full of bold, expressive black fruits, supported by ripe, grainy tannins and tons of freshness, finishing long and spicy. Delicious!
Jeb Dunnuck
- jd89+
An interesting blend of equal parts Merlot and Petit Verdot, the 2019 Château Bolaire sports an opaque ruby/plum color to go with solid aromatics of ripe red and black fruits supported by notes of graphite, scorched earth, and tobacco. It's a rich, medium to full-bodied, structured wine on the palate, with lots of tannins, yet it brings good mid-palate depth and solid length on the finish. Hide bottles for 3-4 years if you can, and it should keep for well over a decade.
Wine Spectator
- ws86
Direct and slightly high-pitched, with a savory note leading off followed by damson plum and cherry flavors. Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now. 1,900 cases made, 300 cases imported.